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Podcast: Doctor Thyroid
Episode: RFA and Protecting the Nerves for Best Outcomes → Dr. Julia Noel → Stanford University → Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation
Description: Protecting the nerves during RFA and thyroid surgery with Dr. Julia Noel from Stanford Health Care. Hosted by Philip James. Supported by www.rfamd.com. Find an RFA doctor at www.rfamd.com 🔹🔹🔹 During this interview, the following topics are discussed: → Stanford University prioritizes anatomic structures, ultrasound, and how to best protect the laryngeal nerve → Pre- procedure ultrasound is instrumental in minimizing risk → Risk to the laryngeal nerve is minimal during RFA → Where to deliver heat is guided by ultrasound → If unintended conseque...